ETE MUCAMBO ITAPARICA - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil

ETE MUCAMBO ITAPARICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Itaparica, a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,372 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the Região Metropolitana de Salvador, near the coast of the Baía de Todos os Santos. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland and coastal discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 122.95 cubic meters per day, indicating a moderate flow consistent with the population served. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the coastal waters of the Baía de Todos os Santos, a large tropical bay that supports diverse marine ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs. The bay is an important fishing ground and tourist destination. The plant's proximity to the coast means that proper treatment is critical to protect water quality and marine life in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant discharges into the Baía de Todos os Santos, a large bay on the Atlantic coast of Bahia. This bay receives freshwater from several rivers and supports extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its high biodiversity and role as a nursery for fish and crustaceans. Downstream, the bay opens to the Atlantic Ocean, making the treatment plant's performance important for both local and regional marine health.